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Tory Peer Malcolm Offord Defects to Reform UK

Lord Malcolm Offord resigns from the Conservatives to join Reform UK, announcing his candidacy for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. He criticises his former party for having 'given up on Scotland'.

Tory Lord defects to Reform UK, to stand for Holyrood

Conservative life peer and former Scotland Office minister Lord Malcolm Offord has defected to Reform UK, announcing he will stand in the Scottish Parliament elections next May. He accused the Tories of having 'given up on Scotland'.

Reform UK secures first peer with Tory defection

Lord Malcolm Offord defects from the Conservatives, giving Reform UK its first representative in the House of Lords. Explore the political implications of this significant shift.

Gullis Defects to Reform After 'No Chance' Vow

Former Tory deputy chairman Jonathan Gullis joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, despite a resurfaced clip where he swore he'd never defect. Read the full story of his political U-turn.

Barnaby Joyce defects from Nationals to One Nation

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce resigns from the party, sparking criticism from David Littleproud. His expected move to One Nation marks a major political shift. Read the full story.

Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals for One Nation

Former Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce confirms his defection from the Nationals, a major coup for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party amid rising poll numbers. Read the full story.

Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals for One Nation

Former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce defects to Pauline Hanson's One Nation, citing party rift and net-zero policy frustrations. Read the full story on this major political shift.

Trump's GOP Fealty Cracks Over Epstein Files

Donald Trump faces unprecedented Republican defiance over Jeffrey Epstein documents, forcing a humiliating U-turn. Explore the cracks in his political armour and the escalating war on media. Read the full analysis.

Four Reform UK councillors defect to Conservatives

Four Reform UK councillors from Tamworth dramatically cross the floor to join Conservative Party, citing disillusionment with Reform's direction and commitment to local community values.

North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border

In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.

Tory MP targeted by AI deepfake defection video

Conservative MP James Daly becomes latest victim of AI-generated misinformation as fake video shows him defecting to Reform UK, raising urgent questions about political security in the digital age.

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